Temp Principal Environmental Officer , Transport And Main Roads

We currently have a temporary vacancy for up to five years for a Principal Environmental Officer to join the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. Working on this exciting project, you will be a part of a team that is delivering major improvements for customers and communities between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/540516/24
Closing date 13-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Up to 5 Years with possibility of extension
Contact person Neil Crawford
Contact details Phone: 3066 7301
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The LGC project will unlock the current bottle neck on the South East Queensland rail network to enable more services to run more frequently and reliably between Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast and is a key infrastructure investment ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With extensive track upgrades, 9 new train stations, 5 level crossing removals, park 'n' ride upgrades and new active travel pathways, this transformational project will deliver significant benefits to communities, customers and businesses along the 20km corridor.
Reporting to the Manager (Environmental, Sustainability and Cultural Heritage) you will provide coordination and specialist expertise to enable TMR to achieve its environmental management, sustainability and cultural heritage commitments throughout project delivery.
Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure effective environmental, sustainability and cultural heritage management and legislative compliance in the procurement, design, construction and Maintenance phases.
• Maintain liaison and consultation with other Environmental Officers to ensure consistency across various project tasks.
• Manage Consultants in the delivery of environmental, cultural heritage and sustainability services and activities.
• Work collaboratively with the LGC project team to develop a positive team culture and support effective relationships at all levels.
• Maintain effective relationships with other agencies, organisations and stakeholders concerned with the management of environmental and cultural heritage matters.
• Lead in-house and external environmental assessments for environment studies, and impact assessment studies, permits and approvals to meet departmental and legislative requirements and timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with legislative obligations for environmental management and cultural heritage.
• Develop responses to ministerial and public enquiries in relation environmental matters.
• Report on the environmental compliance of contractors.
• Assist Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) ratings assessments, compliance checks and reporting.

A Degree qualification from a tertiary institute in environmental science, cultural heritage management, natural resource management, environmental engineering or equivalent is essential for this role.
You will also have environmental management experience, providing high level environmental management advice and recommendations that contribute to improving environmental strategies and outcomes.
Please refer to the role description for further detail of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
Some employment benefits:

• $126,608 - $135,758k superannuable salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions
• salary packaging and novated lease options
• 20 days recreational leave per annum
• 10 days personal (sick) leave per annum
• other leave provisions for specific circumstances
• reimbursements for various health and wellbeing activities
• Employee Assistance Program access to coaching/counselling for support in all aspects of life
• based in Brisbane CBD with remote working options available
• a 36-hour 15 min standard work week with ability to accrue flex time

As the Principal Environmental Officer, you will be joining:

• a dynamic and diverse project team that supports one another
• a project where you will collaborate with multiple professionals and build your network
• a division that will deliver significant benefits to communities, customers and businesses
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and supports learning and develop

Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/540516/24
Closing Date: Tuesday 13 February 2024
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